n March 18, 2025, Nvidia’s CEO Jensen Huang took the stage at the GPU Technology Conference (GTC) in San Jose, California, and delivered a keynote that felt like a glimpse into a sci-fi future—one that’s arriving faster than we might think.
With his signature leather jacket and boundless enthusiasm, Huang unveiled a series of groundbreaking announcements that underscored Nvidia’s pivotal role in the AI revolution.
From a charming robot named “Blue” to partnerships with industry giants like DeepMind, Disney Research, and General Motors (GM), this year’s GTC was a testament to Nvidia’s ambition to redefine robotics, autonomous vehicles, and AI infrastructure.
Meet “Blue”: The Star of the Show
The highlight of the keynote came when Huang introduced “Blue,” a small, boxy robot that waddled onto the stage, beeping and nodding like a droid straight out of Star Wars.
“Today we’re announcing something really, really special,” Huang declared, revealing that Blue is the result of a unique partnership between Nvidia, Google DeepMind, and Disney Research.
Powered by two Nvidia computers, Blue isn’t just a cute gimmick—it’s a showcase of Newton, a new physics engine designed to train robots with unprecedented realism.
Huang couldn’t hide his excitement as he described Newton’s capabilities: “Tactile feedback, rigid body, soft body simulation—super real-time. Can you imagine?
What you were just looking at is complete real-time simulation.
This is how we’re going to train robots in the future.” Blue’s playful interaction with Huang—complete with a “Hi Blue!” greeting and a cheeky suggestion to “take him home” for lunch—drove home the point: robotics is no longer a distant dream. It’s here, and it’s adorable.
This collaboration isn’t just about fun, though. Disney Research plans to use Blue to power next-generation entertainment robots, like the expressive BDX droids already spotted at events like SXSW 2025.
Meanwhile, DeepMind’s expertise in AI and Nvidia’s cutting-edge hardware promise to make Newton a game-changer for robotic simulation, with an open-source version slated for release later this year.
Open-Sourcing Robotics with Groot N1
The surprises didn’t stop with Blue. Huang announced that Nvidia’s robotics efforts are taking a bold step forward with the open-sourcing of Groot N1, a foundation model for humanoid robots. “I told you the progress of our robotics has been making enormous progress,” he said, beaming.
Groot N1 is designed to accelerate robot development globally, offering a customizable platform for reasoning and skills.
It’s a move that signals Nvidia’s intent to democratize robotics, inviting developers worldwide to build on its innovations.
GM and Nvidia: Driving the Future
Perhaps the most industry-shaking news came when Huang revealed a major partnership with General Motors.
“The time for autonomous vehicles has arrived,” he proclaimed, announcing that GM has selected Nvidia to power its future self-driving car fleet.
This collaboration spans three key areas: AI for manufacturing, AI for enterprise, and AI inside the car itself.
“We’re looking forward to building with GM—AI to revolutionize the way they manufacture, design cars, simulate cars, and then also AI for in the car,” Huang explained.
With Nvidia’s DRIVE AGX platform and Blackwell architecture at the helm, GM aims to transform not just how cars are driven, but how they’re built.
From digital twins of assembly lines to advanced driver-assistance systems, this partnership positions Nvidia at the heart of the automotive AI revolution.
Nvidia Dynamo: The AI Factory OS
Huang also unveiled Nvidia Dynamo, dubbed “the operating system of an AI factory.” This software promises to optimize Nvidia’s hardware—like the Blackwell Ultra and upcoming Vera Rubin chips—for massive computational tasks.
With jaw-dropping stats like 570 terabytes per second of memory bandwidth, Dynamo is built for the “ultimate scale-up”—a term Huang used to describe what he called “the most extreme scale-up the world has ever done.”
It’s the backbone that ties together Nvidia’s vision for AI infrastructure, whether in the cloud, enterprise, or robotics.
A Vision of What’s Next
As the keynote wrapped up, with Blue standing faithfully by his side amid applause, Huang’s message was clear: AI isn’t just changing computing—it’s reshaping the physical world.
From robots that learn like humans to cars that drive themselves, Nvidia is betting big on a future where AI is everywhere.
“Let’s finish this keynote—it’s lunchtime!” Huang quipped, leaving the audience buzzing with anticipation for what’s to come.
GTC 2025 wasn’t just a conference; it was a declaration.
With “Blue,” Groot N1, Dynamo, and the GM partnership, Nvidia is pushing the boundaries of what’s possible—and inviting the world to join them.
What do you think—ready to welcome a robot like Blue into your home? Let’s hear your thoughts in the comments!
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